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milling

[mil-ing] / ˈmɪl ɪŋ /


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AFP on Saturday saw migrant minors milling around in a disused industrial park in Ceuta, while others dozed on the pavements outside.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

In addition to the extra security guards milling about, many of the areas that were formerly open to the public were closed off by fences and guarded exits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

"If you are not going to get as much milling wheat, then you won't get as much bread," she explained.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Born in 1932 in South Africa to Lithuanian Jewish immigrants who ran a malt business, Kirsh ventured into grain milling and then distribution, according to news reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

They thought they were drifting, milling aimlessly, but really they were being drawn toward people of status.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

Todd said in the release that millings will be placed around the barricades to keep them from being moved.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 31, 2015




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